I don't see how Miami didn't get a 1 seed. Duke would have been a lock if they won the tournament, but Miami not getting it is crazy. Then they throw Duke in the overall #1 like saying they are the last team to get the 2 seed.

Either way, I don't have Duke going very far as their lack of defense is just a nightmare. Heart is a big key in playing, they seem to leave that in Cameron. It's hard being a fan of a team that they should have some energy to ball against a rival like Maryland. Yet, they don't show up at either game since they beat them.

I don't see how Miami didn't get a 1 seed. Duke would have been a lock if they won the tournament, but Miami not getting it is crazy. Then they throw Duke in the overall #1 like saying they are the last team to get the 2 seed.

Either way, I don't have Duke going very far as their lack of defense is just a nightmare. Heart is a big key in playing, they seem to leave that in Cameron. It's hard being a fan of a team that they should have some energy to ball against a rival like Maryland. Yet, they don't show up at either game since they beat them.

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Duke played very well in Cameron and at neutral locations (even taking into account the tourney flop). Coming in as underdogs, under-appreciated as a top team, and underrated by the media should help us get some fire and passion. I think that loss may have been a wake-up call.

I don't see how Miami didn't get a 1 seed. Duke would have been a lock if they won the tournament, but Miami not getting it is crazy. Then they throw Duke in the overall #1 like saying they are the last team to get the 2 seed.

Either way, I don't have Duke going very far as their lack of defense is just a nightmare. Heart is a big key in playing, they seem to leave that in Cameron. It's hard being a fan of a team that they should have some energy to ball against a rival like Maryland. Yet, they don't show up at either game since they beat them.

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Duke played very well in Cameron and at neutral locations (even taking into account the tourney flop). Coming in as underdogs, under-appreciated as a top team, and underrated by the media should help us get some fire and passion. I think that loss may have been a wake-up call.

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Duke hasn't woke up yet, nothing is going to change that. It's the same shit every year with them. Beat teams up before ACC play, screw up during ACC play, then get bounced out of the tournament. I'm tired of seeing it over and over.

Oh, stop it. Just because Duke's had a "disappointing" streak in the tourney doesn't mean they do this every year. This is probably one of the best teams we've had in a while, too.

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Though it is a good team, it means nothing if they don't play together. Look at all the tournament teams in the past that have won it all. Look at their defense ranks. Defense matters and Duke is horrible on defense most of the time. It has been a few games that I've seen them come out and be aggressive like the good old days. However, they seem to come to the next game like WTF is defense. I'm a huge Duke fan, but I'm also a realistic person who sees issues when they are there. Like last year, I knew we were in trouble once Kelly went down. I didn't expect to lose to Lehigh, but I'm not surprised either. Duke plays Friday like they did against Maryland, they will go home.

Oh, stop it. Just because Duke's had a "disappointing" streak in the tourney doesn't mean they do this every year. This is probably one of the best teams we've had in a while, too.

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Though it is a good team, it means nothing if they don't play together. Look at all the tournament teams in the past that have won it all. Look at their defense ranks. Defense matters and Duke is horrible on defense most of the time. It has been a few games that I've seen them come out and be aggressive like the good old days. However, they seem to come to the next game like WTF is defense. I'm a huge Duke fan, but I'm also a realistic person who sees issues when they are there. Like last year, I knew we were in trouble once Kelly went down. I didn't expect to lose to Lehigh, but I'm not surprised either. Duke plays Friday like they did against Maryland, they will go home.

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Great post & I have always thought this Duke team could be the best of their teams since 2001 but they have toughness in spurts.

I truly believe that between Coach K's coaching, the loss to Maryland, and the desire from our 3 star seniors can give us the toughness we need. Throw in the natural competitive fire of Sulaiman and Thornton too.

I don't see how Miami didn't get a 1 seed. Duke would have been a lock if they won the tournament, but Miami not getting it is crazy. Then they throw Duke in the overall #1 like saying they are the last team to get the 2 seed.

Either way, I don't have Duke going very far as their lack of defense is just a nightmare. Heart is a big key in playing, they seem to leave that in Cameron. It's hard being a fan of a team that they should have some energy to ball against a rival like Maryland. Yet, they don't show up at either game since they beat them.

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Duke played very well in Cameron and at neutral locations (even taking into account the tourney flop). Coming in as underdogs, under-appreciated as a top team, and underrated by the media should help us get some fire and passion. I think that loss may have been a wake-up call.

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Duke hasn't woke up yet, nothing is going to change that. It's the same shit every year with them. Beat teams up before ACC play, screw up during ACC play, then get bounced out of the tournament. I'm tired of seeing it over and over.

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2010 was forever ago.

Nah but I see what you're saying. Although I still have faith this team can go really far.

Nah but I see what you're saying. Although I still have faith this team can go really far.

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That's the year THE ZOU decided to wake up after a Maryland loss in Feb. He went into beast mode. If Mason could have done that a lot sooner, I would say they have a great chance. Duke was the hottest team after that Maryland loss and took it into the tourny.

So Howland is out at UCLA and an early rumor I've heard for that job is Mark Gottfried, now who knows if this is even realistic or not, but I think if he left for UCLA it could be a blessing in disguise for NCSU. He'd leave them with all kinds of young talent and that would be a HUGE job. So much better shape than they were 2 years ago, they could find a guy like Gregg Marshall who could really take them to the next level.